Agenter og spioner

Slagtehestene i Slough House – Jackson Lambs lurvede hjemsted for fallerede spioner – opdager, at de er blevet slettet fra efterretningstjenestens database. De lider stadig af eftervirkninger fra nylige tragiske hændelser, og nu frygter de, at de er blevet skubbet endnu længere ud i kulden, især da tidligere Slagteheste begynder at dø under usædvanlige omstændigheder.Da en ny populistisk bevægelse samtidig indtager Londons gader, mens efterretningstjenestens hovedkvarter er optaget af eftervirkningerne af et kikset russisk attentatforsøg på engelsk grund, og det herskende politiske system har travlt med at sikre, at alt kan sælges for højeste bud, er verden blevet et usikkert sted for dem, der er dømt overflødige.Det kloge træk ville være at finde et sikkert sted og vente på, at faren driver over.Men Slagtehestene er ikke kendt for at træffe kloge beslutninger.

Medrivende og virkelighedsnær roman om de storpolitiske spændinger i Østeuropa. En tidligere engelsk politiker får nok af Putin og beslutter sammen med den engelske efterretningstjeneste at befri Navalny, der sidder fængslet i en fjern afkrog af Rusland. Samtidig i nabolandet Georgien forsøger tre eks-koner at redde landets tidligere præsident fra at blive forgiftet af styret i Moskva.

En Islande et en Afrique du Sud, des scientifiques disparaissent coup sur coup dans des circonstances troublantes.A Bangalore, en Inde, deux jeunes hackers sont contactés par un mystérieux commanditaire leur demandant de corrompre un système informatique de surveillance des données personnelles. En pénétrant dans les serveurs, ils découvrent alors l'existence d'un complot mondial classé secret défense...Quand Charleen Brown, agent de la NSA dans l'équipe de Simon Baker, reçoit un message d'appel à l'aide de la femme d'un des scientifiques disparus, elle se lance alors dans une quête de la vérité, enfouie au coeur des dossiers secrets de l'Agence. Mais tapi dans l'ombre, un homme prénommé Adam en a décidé autrement...Pourquoi des scientifiques ont-ils été visés ? Qui est le commanditaire de cette attaque informatique ? Pourquoi la NSA fait-elle tout pour étouffer l'affaire ? Qui se cache derrière le masque d'Adam ?

Set in the heart of the city, "The Preacher's Web" unfolds a gripping narrative of former All-City quarterback turned pastor, Mike Hillman, whose dedication to preaching love and forgiveness in Queens, New York is challenged by the return of an old friend seeking revenge. Amidst a community grappling with the scourge of drugs and gangs. As Mike puts his reputation on the line to testify for a young man accused of murder, the story converges with the adolescent struggles of Jamal Samuels on the basketball courts of New York City.Now, standing at the crossroads of faith, family, and societal challenges, Mike faces a pivotal choice. Will he risk more than his reputation to uphold justice and fulfill his role as a public servant and father? The pages of "The Preacher's Web" beckon you to explore the complexities of morality and redemption. Can Mike Hillman rise above, or will he be consumed by the web of his past?

Pete West, a political columnist, travels to Prague to find a missing diplomat, later found murdered. He attempts to discover more about a cryptic note received from the diplomat and is immediately entangled in the secret Bilderberg Club's strategy to form a world federation. Pete meets a Czechian agent who wants asylum. She has a murdered EU Commissioner's diary containing clues to the civil unrest planned by the club, encrypted in algebraic chess notations. West seeks answers and links up with retired MI6 officer Tosh. While escaping would-be captors, they decode enough chess moves to reveal the anarchy of the Bilderbergs' plan. Desperate, West abandons their last clue to save a parliamentarian from assassination. Questions remain, which are answered unexpectedly by the BBC.

In the town of Gainesville, Cooper Fox has a special place in people's hearts. Since the car accident that wiped his memories, Cooper has been...a little foggy. Cooper doesn't know how to do much, but one thing he instinctively seems to know about is strength training, and with his help, Gainesville High's football team has just won the Mid-States final. With Cooper the hero of the hour, the whole town is getting ready to celebrate in style. When three strangers crash the party and decide to pick on the harmless-looking guy carrying a cooler full of sodas, they trigger something inside Cooper. Afterwards, the folks in Gainesville can never look at him in quite the same way. Is he really just a regular guy who suffered a brain injury in a car crash, or is he someone else? Or something else? As Cooper tries to come to terms with baffling new memories, he's about to be plunged into a terrifying world of secret experiments and covert assassins that will test his new-found abilities to the limit.

Can't go forward without going back. Cold Warriors return to Berlin to settle old scores.This place, West Berlin, was then (1980-1989) an enclave: an island of the free democratic West in the heart of communist East Germany.As such, it was a refuge for many: young German men avoiding compulsory military service in the Bundeswehr, migratory birds, asylum seekers from the communist east, immigrants, shipwrecked people, anarchists, artists, people who loved differently or thought differently.West Berlin was perfect for any runaway.And perfect for every spy.Twenty years later, the Wall has fallen and the world has moved on.The past is past.No one cares or even remembers.Except the men and women who had lived through that time, for whom the past is an open, festering wound, a great burning mystery.Who was the mole among them?Were they manipulated and by whom?For whose interests have they really wrecked their lives?Find out. Pick up your copy today.

Damen has spent the last three years working for Miss Belle's Travel Guides and hiding from his enemies in Peru. Life is good. His family is safe, he's immersed in the art world, and he might be falling in love.¿During a romantic, relaxing week away, he catches an international news broadcast that stops him dead. Vincente Buccero-an influential businessman, and the reason Damen had to leave Peru-has been released from prison. Damen is intimately familiar with the underhanded dealings Buccero uses to threaten the native people of Peru. But it's the man's sinister predilections, and the way he looks at his young assistant, that drives a spike of traumatic memory through Damen. He knows there is only one way to stop the man for good. Putting him in the ground.Miss Belle's problems are multiplying. Cops stake out the manor, a new girl needs the welcome pitch, and her wounds from the job in Thailand are healing way too slowly. Add on the nightmares that wake her drenched in sweat every night, and she's hitting a breaking point. When she tries to get in contact with Damen only to discover he's left New York with no back-up, her stress reaches a peak. With limited options, and every call to Damen going to voicemail, she and Missa have no choice but to grab their gear and get to Peru.

America is under attack. Saboteurs infiltrate the country to wreak havoc on unexpected - and undefended - targets. And danger strikes close to home, forcing former SEAL "Axe," brilliant young intelligence analyst Haley, and retired Admiral Nalen to fight for their lives.A mysterious enemy is pulling strings behind the scenes, putting the USA's future in doubt.The team is in the dark, struggling to identify their adversaries and uncover the plot against the country.They are outmatched and outgunned.But with Haley, they are never outsmarted.With Axe, they are never out of the fight.Will the combined forces and planning of America's enemies succeed?Or can Axe and Haley stay alive long enough to save the USA from an unimaginable fate?Join them as they put their lives on the line to protect each other... and a country in grave danger.If you enjoy the adventures of Mitch Rapp, Scot Harvath, Jack Ryan, and Court Gentry, you'll love the fourth story of "Axe" Southmark.

Danger lurks in the shadows.From the outside, America looks safe and secure. But those on the inside know the truth. Friends can be enemies... and enemies friends.Uncovering threats is only half the battle. Knowing who to trust is the rest.On a mission far from home, "Axe" and the team face an enemy they never dreamed of.While at the Central Analysis Group headquarters, physical scars heal more easily than damage to the soul.Working together, the team is stronger than ever. But America's hidden enemies have more money, more power, and a growing desperation.The warriors and analysts face a world filled with surprises, feints, and deceit.Where facts are hard to come by.And one wrong move means exposure... or death.The stakes couldn't be higher for "Axe", Haley, "Mad Dog", "Johnboy", and the newest member of the team.Join them as they risk it all in the fight for what they believe in.If you enjoy the adventures of Mitch Rapp, Scot Harvath, Jack Ryan, and Court Gentry, join "Axe" Southmark and the team for a wild ride in book five of the Unsanctioned Asset series.

The world faces a surprise attack... and no one knows who's to blame. With threats multiplying by the hour, Haley and the other analysts of the Central Analysis Group work frantically to uncover hidden plots, dangerous traps, and the masterminds behind it all. While in the field, disaster strikes... and there's no way out. The team must use all their skills to get to the bottom of the threats before America is thrust into a war with an enemy who will never surrender. One wrong move will bring death and destruction to those far - and near. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, resting squarely on the shoulders of "Axe," Haley, Nancy, Dave, Gregory, and Marcus. They'll need all the help they can get - but do they dare trust an unlikely ally? Join the team on their most harrowing mission yet as they desperately race to save the country, the presidency... and themselves.

Across Los Angeles, all electronics are suddenly destroyed.Gone forever. Useless.Is it a single terrorist attack?Or the opening salvo i n a larger, sinister plot?Brilliant your intelligence analyst Haley is convinced the USA is about to be bombed back to the Stone Age, resulting in chaos, death, and destruction.Has someone successfully created a tactical EMP -- electromagnetic pulse -- device?And if so, can Haley and Axe, a former Navy SEAL, find and stop them before the world as we know it is destroyed?Or is the situation even more dire than it seems?Find out in the fast-paced action thriller filled with intrigue and suspense. Read it today.

A revolution on its last legs...A network of spies in the heart of the enemy...A mystery unsolved for two centuries...Who was the key member of the Culper Ring, George Washington's spies in New York, who saved the American Revolution multiple times?¿¿Author R.A. Johnson brings you Lady 355: Mother of Freedom, the second entry in the Enclave Series of historical thrillers which answers the centuries-old mystery of the identity of the spy known only by "355"-the code for "Lady". Sarah Harkin, a precocious preteen, is often in trouble in her village in colonial Pennsylvania. Abused and misunderstood, a night's wild escapade sets her on a path that will write world history. In the present day, the mysterious group known as The Enclave keeps secrets that can rewrite history. Thrust into this iconoclastic world is Amy, a troubled young orphan.How are these two, born two centuries apart, linked? Inextricably.

Tony Ossur and Marty Iniddor are two New York City Detectives whose long-time partnership is splintered as a result of a meltdown at a Christmas holiday party. The incident plunges Detective Ossur into the depths of darkness that is usually reserved for criminal aggressors. He forces his partner into a compromise that threatens both their futures. They become involved in an investigation that has them reviving relationships that should have remained in the past, and which attack the strict code of police integrity. It ultimately leads them into a head-on collision with a planned terrorist plot that has international ramifications. Tony and Marty, with the help of the other detectives in the Brooklyn South Squad, have the potential to thwart a possible rebel "take-over," but at a price that would ultimately change their lives forever

A daring CIA operation threatens chaos in the Kremlin. But can Langley trust the Russian at its center?

"British spy Emma Makepeace races against the clock to stop the Russians from carrying out a high-profile assassination in this gripping thriller from the author of Alias Emma."--Provided by publisher.

A Bitcoin Conspiracy ThrillerJack, a 26-year-old New Yorker, unwittingly becomes the key player in a deadly game of shadows. His ordinary train ride home takes a harrowing turn when the last surviving architect of the Bitcoin decentralized network hands him a mysterious piece of paper, moments before meeting a brutal demise. What seemed like random words on the paper unveiled a chilling secret-access to a cold storage crypto wallet. Teaming up with his girlfriend, Olivia, they breach the account, exposing a staggering fortune in Bitcoin. However, this is no ordinary wallet; it's the oldest Satoshi vault, dormant until now, belonging to a nameless and shadowy brotherhood-the Elites at the highest echelons of government. As the couple grapples with the weight of their discovery, they find themselves entangled in a web of conspiracy, facing an opponent with unlimited resources and a sinister agenda. The brotherhood's aim? Nothing short of complete control and the enslavement of humanity. Now, Jack and Olivia are on the run, pursued by an unstoppable adversary, with the fate of the world's financial landscape hanging in the balance. In a race against time, they must navigate a treacherous path, where every step could be their last. 'Shadows of Power' is a mesmerizing Bitcoin conspiracy thriller that plunges readers into a world of danger, deception, and the relentless pursuit of power. Will Jack and Olivia survive the shadows closing in on them, or will they become pawns in a game with stakes higher than they could have ever imagined? Prepare for a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final revelation. ¿¿¿ If you want to read a good financial espionage, conspiracy thriller that revolves around Bitcoin and the elites in the shadows who run it all, then you will like this novel.¿ 5 STAR READING from Amazon Bestseller Phil PhilipsScroll up and grab a copy today.

The Mackey House is a century-old house that has been converted to a quaint bed and breakfast in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. When a struggling writer returns to Mackey House for a writing retreat, he learns that the husband of the owner of the B&B has gone missing. Inspired by the enigmatic statue on the front lawn, he begins researching the tragic and twisted history of Mackey House, and its predecessor the Mackey Hotel, for his next novel. He teams up with a local Sheriff's deputy investigating the husband's disappearance, and they uncover secrets that will put them, body and soul, in the gravest danger.

Auf der Flucht vor den deutschen Behörden gerät Uli Zimmer ins Kreuzfeuer von Arne Kucholski, einem abtrünnigen Agenten des BND, der sich an ihm für die Affäre mit seiner Frau rächen will. Mossad und CIA verfolgen unter dessen sowohl mit Arne als auch mit Uli ihre eigene Agenda. Derweil versucht Wolf Kimmich das Büro der EAPA in Jakarta vor der Schließung zu bewahren. Da kommt die Story des flüchtigen Uli zum richtigen Zeitpunkt. Aber reicht die Story, um das Überleben der Nachrichtenagentur in Indonesien zu retten?Axel Weber setzt die Garuda-Serie unter der gnadenlosen Sonne des indonesischen Archipels mit mehr Twists und Wendungen fort, als es die Straßen auf Bali hergeben.

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024****INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**'Imagine Slow Horses' Jackson Lamb in the body of Jodie Comer's character in Killing Eve' SUNDAY TIMES'Compulsively readable... Kill Bill written by John le Carré' OBSERVERSeductive and cunning American spy-for-hire Sadie Smith has been sent by her mysterious but powerful employers to a remote corner of France.Her mission: to infiltrate a commune of radical eco-activists influenced by the beliefs of an enigmatic elder, Bruno Lacombe, who has rejected civilisation, lives in a Neanderthal cave, and believes the path to enlightenment is a return to primitivism.Sadie casts her cynical eye over this region of ancient farms and sleepy villages, and finds Bruno's idealism laughable, but just as she is certain she's the seductress and puppet master of those she surveils, Bruno Lacombe is seducing her with his ingenious counter-histories, his artful laments, his own tragic story.Beneath this a taut, dazzling story of espionage and intrigue lies one of a woman caught in the crossfire between the past and the future, and a profound treatise on human history.'The most exciting writer of her generation' BRET EASTON ELLIS'Reinvents the spy novel in one cool, erudite gesture' HERNAN DIAZ

AN AMERICAN HERO had been forced to work for the CIA until renegade agents tried to kill him. In SWITCHBACK, the DEADLY DRIVER sequel, while celebrating the Christmas holidays in Park City, his home and his treasured trophy room are burned to the ground, and from there, day after day, everything that was important to him is taken by fire, force, or a bullet. He must rely on old and new friends to get back on track, but can he trust them with his life and survive?"Once again, Kelly weaves a high-octane blend of espionage and racing and left me turning the pages faster than a racing gear change." JOHN HINDHAUGH, Motorsport Broadcaster"Want excitement, fast action, and some mystery? Kelly has a knack for crafting thrilling adventures that will grab and hold your attention page after page." HELEN V. HUTCHINGS, SpeedReaders.Info

"I've always known that if someone wants to murder me, the easiest way is through my stomach. I just hadn't expected anyone to kill me today."Felony and the FeastHope hurries to Montreal's first Dragon Eats Festival, a combined dragon boat fest and mukbang eating contest that starts out delicious (Pho King Awesome! Tart of Darkness!) and winds up deadly.While Hope pursues the killer, she falls an increasingly fatal and supernatural game of Eat/Prey/Lose. Will Hope's gluttony lead to her doom?"Ever heard of Mukbang? Neither had I, until reading this truly unique book, Sugar and Vice. From the opening page, Yi throws the reader into the fast-paced world where participants not only eat in front of a rolling camera for a Mukbang, but this time, murder is on the menu, fueled by a descent into the dark side of social media. Hope, a medical resident dedicated to her calling, is a hugely likeable character, one I cared about from the very beginning. The dialogue between Hope and her colleagues is full of wit, but never detracts from the seriousness of the danger she and her friends face. Dragons cross over with dragon boating, as Yi ramps up the suspense with a soupçon of the supernatural. This book is one of a kind-a fun and fascinating read."Melodie Campbell, award-winning author of The Merry Widow Murders¿¿¿"Sugar and Vice: A Mystery of Death, Dumplings and Dragons is most deliciously and aptly named! I thoroughly enjoyed this action-packed adventure featuring one of my favourite amateur sleuths, Hope Sze. Come for the dim sum delights, the sassy humour, the mile-a-minute action and the sizzling chemistry - this luscious feast has it all! Add a dash of fascinating historical background and some truly sinister villains and you, dear Reader, like me, won't be able to tear yourself away!" Lisa de Nikolits, author of Everything You Dream Is RealPraise for the Hope's Seven Deadly Sins Series"I nearly jumped out of my seat. A treat to read." -Amazing Stories"*****Excellent, engaging ... definitely a candidate for 'Best' of 2023." -Kings River Life"A compelling read, totally fresh, and I recommend highly." Jim Napier, Ottawa Review of Books"A perfect book ... terrifying and thrilling"-author Jamieson Wolf"Authentic."-Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

As the world hurtles toward the brink of collapse, the key figures of the freedom-fighting faction known as Liberatus find themselves thrust into the very apocalyptic future they both anticipated and dreaded.In the heart of London, still grappling with the scars of her past encounters against Doctor White, Zoe Bowen embarks on a desperate quest to locate John Rhodes amidst the escalating chaos gripping the British capital.Meanwhile, Joe Bowen, far removed from his Spanish stronghold, faces a perilous journey to reunite with his comrades.Within the Tennessee Liberatus enclave, Hugo Reese gains a tenuous grip on their dire predicament, unaware of the treacherous betrayal brewing within his own ranks.Deep beneath the surface in Station 12, Denver, Zak Bowen finds himself at the epicentre of a massive emergency simulation that, to his horror, transforms into a chilling reality.As the shadowy cabal executes its devastating agenda, the world teeters on the brink of collapse.Hold tight as this pulse-pounding apocalyptic conspiracy thriller hurtles toward its electrifying climax.

On October 30th, 1956, a CIA-sponsored coup (code-named "Operation Straggle") was to take place in Damascus with the support of the Syrian military. The operation was cancelled on October 29th, one day before the planned coup, after Israel, the British and the French launched attacks on the Suez Canal. History refers to these events as "The Suez Crisis", and it provoked the Syrian military into refusing to go along with the coup.Two weeks later, the Soviet Union and Syria signed a Pact in which the Soviets promised Syria heavy weapons and other military support in exchange for more political and foreign policy influence.Alarmed by these events, and suffering an involuntary drawdown of CIA personnel in Damascus, Beirut's CIA station chief sends two covert operatives into Syria a week later to monitor a Soviet intelligence team that had arrived in Damascus, ostensibly to implement the terms of the Pact. Alan Harper, posing as a freelance investigative reporter, and Anne Small, posing as his Arabic-speaking interpreter, soon discovered the real objective of the Soviet team. The action is fast-paced as Harper and Anne, at great risk to themselves, fend off the Syrian secret police, a Soviet hit squad, and the Soviet intelligence team itself, in their attempt to disrupt the Soviet operation.

"Emma Makepeace is headed to Edinburgh for the global G7 Summit when her team is tipped off about a high-profile assassination the Russians are planning--but they have no idea who the target is. Surrounded by the world's most powerful political leaders in a gridlocked city, Emma must set a trap and use herself as bait. With time running short, [she] faces the most perilous mission of her career"--

"The Thirty-Nine Steps" stands as a literary masterpiece, an electrifying adventure that weaves a tapestry of suspense, intrigue, and unrelenting action. Penned by the prolific Scottish writer John Buchan, this timeless classic takes readers on a breathless journey through the perilous landscape of espionage and conspiracy.At its core, the novel unfolds as a gripping manhunt, with our protagonist, Richard Hannay, thrust into a web of international intrigue after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger. The eponymous "Thirty-Nine Steps" serves as the linchpin of a clandestine plot, propelling Hannay into a high-stakes game where every move is fraught with danger and the line between ally and adversary is blurred.Buchan's narrative prowess is on full display, with a meticulously crafted plot that unfolds like a well-choreographed dance, each step ratcheting up the tension. The prose is a symphony of vivid descriptions and razor-sharp dialogue, immersing readers in the shadowy world of espionage where danger lurks around every corner, and secrets are buried deep beneath the surface.As Hannay races against time, the reader is treated to a kaleidoscope of settings, from the mist-shrouded Scottish moors to the bustling streets of London. The vivid landscapes mirror the shifting dynamics of the plot, creating a palpable sense of urgency that propels the narrative forward. The atmospheric richness of Buchan's writing adds a layer of depth to the story, immersing readers in a world where every detail is a clue and every shadow conceals a potential threat.What elevates "The Thirty-Nine Steps" beyond a mere thriller is its exploration of timeless themes. Buchan deftly weaves in elements of identity, patriotism, and the human spirit under duress. Hannay's character evolves from an ordinary man caught in extraordinary circumstances to a hero driven by duty and honor. The novel becomes a psychological journey, delving into the complexities of morality and the choices individuals make when faced with insurmountable odds.As the narrative hurtles towards its climax, readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats, unable to turn the pages fast enough. The culmination of the story is a masterstroke of storytelling, a crescendo that delivers a satisfying blend of resolution and lingering mystery."The Thirty-Nine Steps" is not merely a novel; it's an immersive experience that transcends the boundaries of time and genre. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to captivate readers with a tale of suspense that resonates across generations. A literary gem that continues to shine brightly, inviting new generations to embark on the thrilling journey through the twists and turns of espionage and intrigue.

Tredje bind i serien om John Adderley skildrer et samfund fuld af fortielser, nag og bristede drømme.Det vækker stor opstandelse, da en knoglestump bliver fundet i en fuglerede i den värmlandske by Grums. Tredive år tidligere forsvandt det tiårige tvillingepar Jens og Jonas Brodin nemlig under mystiske omstændigheder fra en legeplads i byen. Spekulationerne blusser op i det lille samfund: Stammer knoglen fra en af drengene? Og hvorfor dukker den op netop nu?Da en fraflytter pludselig vender hjem efter mange år i udlandet, begynder en ubehagelig stemning tilmed at sprede sig i nabolaget, og spændingerne mellem de forbitrede indbyggere bliver gradvist sværere at undertrykke. En konfrontation er uundgåelig.Den tidligere FBI-agent John Adderley, nu politimand i Karlstad, får til opgave at genoptage den henlagte sag. Men han føler sig splittet: Under den krævende drabsefterforskning skal Adderley også tage sig af sin niårige, forældreløse niece, og det sætter ham under hårdt pres.